Everyone is invited to join the Northern Illinois University Women's Studies Program and the numerous other sponsors for Women's History Month! Our theme for 2012 is "Women, Wealth, & Economic Justice.” All events are open to the public and (unless otherwise noted) are free. Sign language interpreters will be provided upon request; call (815) 753-6515 (one week's notice is preferred). For further information on these and additional events, call the Women's Studies Program at (815) 753-1038, or visit http://www.niu.edu/wstudies/history/index.shtml.
NIU Women’s Studies Program Director Amy Levin leads an informal discussion of inspiring and unusual autobiographical narratives by African-American women. Sponsors: Women’s Studies Program and Center for Black Studies.
Join us for a screening of this thought-provoking and humorous movie about the 1968 women machinists strike at the Ford plant in Dagenham, England, which led to the passing of an Equal Pay Act. Sandra Dawson, author of Holiday Camps in 20th Century Britain: Packaging Pleasure, will lead a discussion related to the film’s themes. Sponsor: Women’s Studies Program.
On Sticker Day, we hope to break harmful stereotypes that cast all feminists as white, female, middle-class, or politically radical, and to open up the definitions of the word “feminist” to more complicated meanings. Stop by Reavis 103 to pick up a FREE sticker. Buttons are also available for $1. Sponsor: Women’s Studies Program.
The DeKalb Area Women’s Center is open Fridays from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, call 815-758-1351 or email dawc@niu.edu. Sponsor: DeKalb Area Women’s Center.
Dr. Laura Carpenter, Professor of Sociology at Vanderbilt University, presents a graduate colloquium seminar on what to do and what not to do in qualitative sexuality research. Sponsors: Department of Sociology, Graduate Colloquium Committee, Women’s Studies Program, and LGBT Studies Program.
Dr. Laura Carpenter presents her research on gender, sexuality and the life course, as well as sexual health and medicine. Sponsors: Department of Sociology, Graduate Colloquium Committee, Women’s Studies Program and LGBT Studies Program.
What you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Sponsors: NIU Women's Rights Alliance, and Women's Studies Program.
Kurt Thurmaier, director of the Division of Public Administration, and NIU graduate student Mary Nehring present "Kidogo, Kidogo: Patiently Investing in Girls’ Education." $15.00 per person, and seating is limited. Guests are welcome to attend the talk only, which begins at 12:15 p.m. Reservations are required by February 27. RSVP to Pam Rosenberg at prosenberg@niu.edu or 815-753-9530. Sponsors: Division of International Programs, Phi Beta Delta, and Women's Studies Program.
Join us for the second part of this informative seminar. Sponsors: NIU Women's Rights Alliance, and Women's Studies Program.
Kick off the second half of Women’s History Month with this self-defense workshop. Lesley Rigg and Wayne Finley use their black belt karate skills to teach women how to protect themselves. Men are welcome to attend, too. Sponsors: Founders Memorial Library and Women's Studies Program.
The College of Education, in partnership with the NIU Alumni Association, hosts a panel discussion featuring notable College of Education alumnae who hold significant leadership positions in their fields. A reception with plentiful hors d’oeuvres will begin at 5:00 p.m. The panel discussion will begin at 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Gail Hayenga at 815-753-8370 or ghayenga@niu.edu. Sponsors: College of Education, NIU Alumni Association, Women’s Studies Program, and Women’s Resource Center.
Professor Alicia Schatteman provides an overview of how women philanthropists have influenced America. She discusses the ways and means by which women currently give and how this affects nonprofit organizations. Sponsors: Women’s Studies Program and Division of Public Administration.
Join the DeKalb Area Women’s Center for this educational and entertaining program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Cost for the program is 3 Washington bills OR 1 Sacagewea Golden Dollar OR 1 Susan B. Anthony Silver Dollar. Sponsor: DeKalb Area Women’s Center.
Dr. Susie Porter, Associate Professor of History and Director of Gender Studies at the University of Utah, traces an unexpected source of modern Mexican women’s empowerment to shifts in women’s education, workforce participation, and the expansion of spaces of women’s culture. Sponsors: Center for Latino and Latin American Studies, Graduate Colloquium Committee, Department of History, and Women’s Studies Program.
Dr. Susie Porter discusses recent trends in Mexican historiography of women and labor to advance our understanding of the entrance of middle-class women into the labor force in turn-of-the-century Mexico City. She then examines women’s entrance into office work and the multiple ways class identities adhered to that work. Sponsors: Center for Latino and Latin American Studies, Graduate Colloquium Committee, Department of History, and Women’s Studies Program.
Join us for a screening of this award-winning documentary. Vanessa Segundo, Research and Project Specialist for NIU’s Latino Resource Center, leads a discussion after the screening. Sponsors: Women’s Studies Program; Center for Latino & Latin American Studies; and Latino Resource Center.
Tournees Film Festival: Female Directors Night
Begins at 7:00 p.m., Egyptian Theater in downtown DeKalb
Once again, the Tournees Film Festival is coming to DeKalb, and Tuesday, March 27th is Female Directors Night. "La Belle Endormie" ("The Sleeping Beauty"), directed by Catherine Breillat, is being shown at 7:00 p.m. Then, "Coco Avant Chanel" ("Coco Before Chanel"), directed by Anne Fonatine, begins at 9:00 p.m. Free admission with student ID. $7 for adults and $5 for seniors. Sponsors: Cultural Services of the French Embassy, French Ministry of Culture, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of English, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, Department of Communication, and Women's Studies Program.
Network with panelists and business professionals at 5:00. At 5:30, hear a panel discussion with four high level female executives, followed by additional opportunities to network with panelists and business professionals over plentiful hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Sponsor: College of Business.
While 48% of Mexican American students currently drop out of high school, Tucson High’s Mexican American Studies Program has become a national model of educational success. The filmmakers spent a year in the classroom filming this innovative social justice curriculum, documenting the transformative impact on students who become engaged, informed, and active in the their communities. Sponsors: Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations; Center for Latino and Latin American Studies; and Women’s Studies Program.
Rock Against Rape
6:00 p.m. (Refreshments & Speakers Showcase)
7:00 p.m. (Rock Against Rape show)
Holmes Student Center, Diversions Lounge
The Women's Resource Center Victim Advocacy Services presents NIU's third annual Rock Against Rape kick-off event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. As a nationwide event held annually in communities and on college campuses, Rock Against Rape exhibits individuals and group bands from the campus and community to instill awareness about sexual assault. Sponsors: Women's Resource Center; Victim Advocacy Services; Enough is Enough; Women's Rights Alliance; Women's Studies Program.
The Center for NGO Leadership and Development (NGOLD) and Women’s Studies co-sponsor this teach-in on the Occupy movement. Check www.niu.edu/wstudies/history.shtml for updates on panelists for this event. Sponsors: Women’s Studies Program and NGOLD.